Hispanic Heritage Gala Night & Silent Hero Awards
Mission
To recognize and thank those special individuals who contribute to the welfare of our DCET community with their unwavering and selfless support while enhancing the Irving Community and creating a better place to live.
Qualities
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Professionalism
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Determination
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Human Quality
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Caring for others
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Going beyond an extra mile to help others
Benefiting the Platón Lerma Dirk Stricklin Scholarship Fund
The SHAA (Silent Hero AZTECA Awards) highlights individuals that have been distinguished by their community service and have done a lot for the community and quietly have performed altruistic functions benefiting society. Other awards are given to the persons who unconditionally contribute to our city and who have impacted the less fortunate community while continuing to enhance our City of Irving through his/her generosity and support.
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DCET’s annual FIESTA Gala Night honors
National Hispanic Heritage Month and will feature:
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Silent Hero Azteca Awards — Recognizing outstanding leadership, community service, and academic excellence. This year’s honorees include:
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Ron Jensen, Mayor of Grand Prairie
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Gloria Carrillo, Grand Prairie Independent School District School Board Trustee, Place 3
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Michael García, Scoutreach, Scouting America Circle Ten Council
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Mary Dominguez-Santini, Founder and President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Grand Prairie
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Lupe Adel Castillo, Founder of Amor a Nuestra Cultura Ballet Folklorico
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A concert by world-renowned guitarist and inspirational performer Tony Melendez
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Remarks from distinguished dignitaries, including Elba Garcia, Dallas County Commissioner
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Live mariachi music by Javier Aguilar and vibrant folklorico dances from five Latin American countries
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Dinner, dancing, and Raffle prizes.
The Summit, 2975 Esplanade Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75052,
Grand Prairie, 75052, View Map
Our Gala Sponsors
Thank You!
Scholarship Recipients
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Mr. Dirk Stricklin
CEO of Savers Cost Plus Supermarkets the first SILENT HERO Awardee, and a Great Supporter of DCET Literacy Programs. Irving, Texas, August 18, 2005
DCET is very proud to present four Annual scholarships to outstanding students who are investing in their education. We know that education is the key to success because it opens doors for people of all backgrounds, and it expands the human mind with knowledge. The vast amount of knowledge gained through education prepares individuals to solve problems, teach others, function at a higher level and implement transformational ideas. Without education, one’s chances for securing a good job and ascending to a higher economic and social status are often limited.
We appreciate the generosity of our SHAA sponsors
